A/N: Hello again, it seems that no one actually likes this story so I don't know why I bother writing it…but oh well it gives me something to do when I am bored so yea…
Family Tree
Chapter 5: Ayame's band
Walking outside was the easy part for Ayame; coming face to face with Tetsu was the part she hated. Tetsu, the boy who she just recently found out had dumped her cousin the day after he had taken the whole family out. The reason? He couldn't stop thinking about someone else that person…
Her
"Ayame." He said quietly as Ayame approached him.
She was going to start of the conversation with a punch to his face but before she got very far he pulled a bouquet of blue roses (a very rare rose) out from behind him. She sighed and put her fist down. She didn't like him, yes that was true, but he had done nothing wrong and the fact that Sukie was actually pushing her to go out with him annoyed her even more. She watched as not only Sukie's head popped out of the black curtains concealing her window, but so did everyone else's in the room. Not only that but so did everyone's in the kitchen…which meant everyone's eyes were on her and Tetsu.
"Hi Tetsu." Ayame said.
"I'm glad you have returned home safely. Sukie was very concerned about you." Tetsu said handing the roses over to the young-black-haired-golden-eyed teen.
Ayame took them and held them in one hand while sighing.
"Listen Tetsu, Sukie told me."
At that comment the young boy flushed a deep shade of red. "Oh she did."
Ayame nodded and just as she was about to reply Sora jumped from the window and ran over to them. She looked over the boy and her eyes widened.
"Koga!" She yelled.
Tetsu looked at her oddly and shook his head. "You must have me mistaken for someone else." He said with a smile.
Ayame looked to Sora who was about ready to what looked like pounce Tetsu. Grabbing Sora's forearm she introduced the two.
"This is my younger sister Sora. Sora this is uhh Tetsu." Ayame said.
"Wow you look a lot like Uncle Koga." Sora said with a laugh.
Tetsu smiled and then looked at Sora's clothing. A short black kimono, no shoes instead ribbons were wrapped around her feet and legs up to her knees the same for her arms. At her waist was the short sword, and the bow and arrows were still fastened to her back. Her black and silver hair was tied up loosely in a bun while her bangs were a wild mess.
"She is a performer over at the fair." Ayame said remembering that the renaissance fair was in town.
"Oh." Tetsu said as if it had explained everything. "Well that must be a fun job."
Sora raised an eyebrow at him and frowned. "Job?"
"Never mind her. MOM!"
"So I guess your family has come to town then?"
"Well actually that's were I was, I was visiting them." Ayame said with a smile as Kagome came and shooed Sora inside.
"So Ayame, I was wondering if maybe you would like to go out with me sometime?"
Ayame sighed she knew this was coming.
"Tetsu, I'm really sorry, but I don't like you in that way at all." Ayame said.
Tetsu's face dropped. His eyes were facing the ground.
"Oh, I see."
Ayame felt bad for the kid. It seemed like she had just ended his world. She had heard that no one ever rejected him. Tetsu Moudo, the great playboy of Tokyo…and she just turned him down it was almost enough to make her laugh.
"Sorry."
"No, it's not your fault…" He said and raised a hand. "Friends then?"
Ayame sighed, friends she could do she supposed.
"Sure friends it is." Ayame said and shook hands on it.
So after that was over she said good-bye to the hopeful Tetsu, who wasn't so hopeful anymore and walked back inside. Inuyasha was at the table eating his third bowl of ramen when she walked in. Kagome was at the stove making what looked like more, and everyone else was in the living room drinking tea.
"So who was that?" Kagome asked with a smile.
"A boy." Ayame answered throwing the roses on the kitchen counter next to the sink. Kimiko quickly stood up to put them in water.
"What did this 'boy' want with my daughter?" Inuyasha asked briskly.
"He wanted to ask her out." Sukie replied walking into the kitchen with a grin.
"Sukie…you told him to ask me didn't you." Ayame asked leaning aginst the fridge.
Sukie smiled but didn't reply however that's all the answer Ayame needed.
"He looked like Koga…" Sora said with a frown "But a lot younger."
"He's 16." Sukie said.
"He was sooo cute." Sora replied.
Ayame's eyes widened at her sister's comment. She thought Tetsu was actually quite blah. However, she did agree he looked a lot like that bastard named Koga. Ayame looked to Inuyasha who was glaring at his youngest child with disgust.
"You are not old enough to say that yet."
"I'm 15 father!" Sora yelled in protest.
"Now Sora, you know how your father feels about his baby girl liking boys." Kagome said as she passed him another bowl of ramen.
"God…you're going to get fat." Ayame said pulling a soda out of the fridge; she was leaning on a moment ago.
Inuyasha glared at her.
"I can't stand that stuff." She added.
Kagome looked at her daughter shocked at her words. "You used to love it." She said.
"Neh, I grew up." Ayame said popping the top to her Dr. Pepper.
Ayame watched as all her friend ran out into the court yard yelling "Band Practice." Which meant it was time for Ayame to strap on her guitar and hands free mic. The group had started a band a while back and they had chosen Ayame as their lead singer.
"Band practice?" Sora questioned.
"Come outside with us! Ayame's gunna sing!" Sukie said and ran outside to join the other girls.
Kagome and Inuyasha looked to each other then followed Ayame outside. To Kagome's surprise, the girls had transformed the old shed where Grandpa used to keep all the artifacts into a place to keep their band equipment. Pulling everything out each girl sat behind their rightful instrument and then a song began first with piano. Then Ayame's voice broke out into a sweet but sad melody.
You were always with me,
Always by my side.
You told me that you loved me,
But now I know you lied.
So now I'm suffocating.
Drowning in my tears.
I feel like I should fade away,
Fade away with all my fears
I feel I never knew you.
Like I never felt your touch,
But inside I know I did
And now it hurts so much.
So now I'm suffocating.
Drowning in my tears.
I feel like I should fade away,
Fade away with all my fears
Your love is full of poison,
Your touch is full of joy.
I thought I was your girlfriend,
Not your little toy.
So now I'm suffocating.
Drowning in my tears.
I feel like I should fade away,
Fade away with all my fears
Kagome listened to her daughter's song. She wanted to cry. Ayame, was singing. And it was such a beautiful song. It was wonderful to believe that her daughter could do such a wonderful thing. She listened as the band broke away from the soft piano of the song and went into a heavy but still stunning guitar and piano solo. Combining the two together in perfect harmony. About half way through the solo Ayame's voice came back finishing the song.
My heart it fades away with me,
But your memory remains.
It's time that I said goodbye,
It's time I fade away.
So now I'm suffocating.
Drowning in my tears.
I feel like I should fade away,
Fade away with all my fears
It was finished with the music going back to only soft piano and Ayame singing in a whisper like voice. "Fade away with all my fears" Kagome clapped as the song finished. Sora had a huge smile on her face, and Inuyasha was covering his ears, however he had a very smug look on his face showing his approval.
"That was awesome sis!" Sora yelled.
"You really think so?" Ayame asked setting down her guitar and walking over to her family.
"You know I think that Fade Away just might be the song to get you guys noticed." Sukie said
Ayame smiled then looked to her mom.
"So?"
"It was wonderful however I wonder where you got your singing voice from your father and I can't hold a tune to save our lives." Kagome said with a smile.
"So what's the bands name?" Kagome questioned.
"Sinful Vengeance." Ayame replied.
"I like it." Inuyasha and Sora both said at the same time.
Ayame just looked at her family. They had come from a different time. She knew she belonged here, but she didn't want to say goodbye. She knew she was going to have to make a choice sooner or later, however for the time being she pushed it out of her mind as Aunt Kimiko called everyone in for pizza.
A/N: Hello! Well that's my chapter yes Ayame's in a band. Actually, I used my band as the band for her and the song Fade Away was written by me for that band, and yes, it is copywrited so no stealing or I'll sue! Anyways please send in some reviews I'm dying here!